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by Steve.Toscano
Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cherry and WRC Parlour sprectra question
Replies: 15
Views: 14101

Re: Cherry and WRC Parlour sprectra question

Did you close over those string holes in the top when tapping? One of your peaks could be an air freq coming from those holes if the phone is pointed at them... Also i find i dont get good results with finger tapping, for a quick and easy tapper try an eraser on a skewer, just round over one end of ...
by Steve.Toscano
Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Glueing on the Bridge
Replies: 16
Views: 14315

Re: Glueing on the Bridge

is there any fully valid reason why the Bridge can not be glued onto the top after the Falcate Braces have been installed and prior to the top even being installed onto the body. I did exactly this on a build last year. Figured it would be a better option as my bridge clamps would not have reached ...
by Steve.Toscano
Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:48 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Side bending with Fox bender
Replies: 25
Views: 25934

Re: Side bending with Fox bender

You guys and your fancy fang dangle expensive bending machines and complicated sandwiches, with precise temperatures.... :toi Below is my setup. Ready to start bending in 2minutes flat at the precise temperature of "when a spray of water immediately steams off" . Perfectly bend a side to any plantil...
by Steve.Toscano
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Side bending with Fox bender
Replies: 25
Views: 25934

Re: Side bending with Fox bender

2.5 seems a bit thick. Also might have been too dry this would explain the burning. If you're willing to potentially sacrifice the other side, try soaking it for 15mins prior. I freehand bend and find QLD maple (even the highly figured stuff) bends like butter at 2mm and after a short soaking. I'll ...
by Steve.Toscano
Thu Oct 20, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Cole Clark neck blanks
Replies: 1
Views: 2768

Cole Clark neck blanks

I'm not usually one to engage in 'bashing' of the factory makers.
But i had a chuckle -
https://www.facebook.com/ColeClarkGuita ... =3&theater

Not many pieces there that would yield a quartersawn neck. :lol:
by Steve.Toscano
Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:48 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Binding Glue
Replies: 11
Views: 13217

Re: Binding Glue

+2 on tarzans grip
by Steve.Toscano
Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: "The Shed" guitar
Replies: 63
Views: 81428

Re: "The Shed" guitar

I was thinking of trying Vimeo out. Is there any significant advantage over YouTube? It seems you have more control over the file size/compression than in YT. What do you reckon? While vimeo has its technical advantages over YT. I recommend sticking to where your users/potential customers are and t...
by Steve.Toscano
Thu Oct 13, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: "The Shed" guitar
Replies: 63
Views: 81428

Re: "The Shed" guitar

Hi Trevor, something to keep in mind is that currently upon first visit to that page the video defaults to 360p, instead of HD - in the case of this video 720p. Therefore audio (and the video, but who cares about that :lol: ) aint the best. Noticeable difference on my not studio quality but better t...
by Steve.Toscano
Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:00 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: No Frets No Worries
Replies: 4
Views: 5313

Re: No Frets No Worries

I once did a wiring repair on a cello with a piezo. At the time i didnt have an amp in the workshop, when the owner came in to pick it up i pluged it into my chromatic pedal tuner so he could see a signal was getting through. (I had previously tested the cello through my 100w peavey stack, which was...
by Steve.Toscano
Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Windows 10 anniversary update
Replies: 6
Views: 12142

Re: Windows 10 anniversary update

56nortondomy wrote:I got sick of the updates causing problems so I went into control panel and turned them off, I've had no updates for about 2 years and no problems either.
Wayne
Not wise to not do any windows updates in 2yrs. You should at least do the security updates.
by Steve.Toscano
Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Windows 10 anniversary update
Replies: 6
Views: 12142

Re: Windows 10 anniversary update

More reason to swap to linux. :)
by Steve.Toscano
Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Fine Luthier's Gallery opening and Gore/Gilet book 2nd Edition launch photos
Replies: 3
Views: 4305

Re: Fine Luthier's Gallery opening and Gore/Gilet book 2nd Edition launch photos

Two Questions: 1) Who's playing the lute and who made the lute? That is John, John made the lute as a student at the Australian Guitar Making School @ Toronto NSW under the tutelage of Strato. There's some amazing detail in it. Here's another pic: IMG_1798.jpg 2) Where did Trevor get that snappy st...
by Steve.Toscano
Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Fine Luthier's Gallery opening and Gore/Gilet book 2nd Edition launch photos
Replies: 3
Views: 4305

Fine Luthier's Gallery opening and Gore/Gilet book 2nd Edition launch photos

Hi All, was a great night on the 23rd at the opening of Strato's Fine Luthier's Gallery and the Launch of the 2nd Edition Gore / Gilet books. Thought i'd share some photos of the night and also a short video of the Lake Macquarie Guitar Orchestra conducted and arranged by Bruce Mathiske who performe...
by Steve.Toscano
Sat Sep 24, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Rosewood, Spruce, bloodwood classical
Replies: 5
Views: 7963

Re: Rosewood, Spruce, bloodwood classical

Here's a recording: https://youtu.be/bjMGdJzTw6A
Recorded on phone.
by Steve.Toscano
Thu Sep 22, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: White spirit cleaner
Replies: 14
Views: 12781

Re: White spirit cleaner

It's often alot quicker cleaning off the residue with Shellite. Some tapes leave a residue that doesn't sand off that easily and during the sanding process the goo gets dragged around and gums up the paper. Some double sided tapes are really bad for this. ohh I see, makes sense thanks. I've never e...
by Steve.Toscano
Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: White spirit cleaner
Replies: 14
Views: 12781

Re: White spirit cleaner

I have some adhesive residue left on the binding after removing the masking tape and I'm just a little concerned if I use the white spirits to help remove it will the be any adverse effect when applying the pre cat lacquer. Any advice? Cheers. Rod. I dont want to seem like im stating the obvious, B...
by Steve.Toscano
Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Spots under glue - Myrtle
Replies: 6
Views: 8044

Re: Spots under glue - Myrtle

ozwood wrote:Steve,

if you apply some creativity and strategic placement you may be able to make some Tiger Myrtle 8)

Paul.
:cl
Worth a try. :dru
by Steve.Toscano
Wed Sep 21, 2016 2:42 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Rosewood, Spruce, bloodwood classical
Replies: 5
Views: 7963

Re: Rosewood, Spruce, bloodwood classical

Very nice. Will be interested to hear that. What finish did you use Felix? Cheers Richard Thanks. I don't finish my instruments myself - instead find it easier and more economical to pay someone who is setup to do it. I believe he used 30% nitro. Left the pores/grain open as can be seen in the last...
by Steve.Toscano
Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Spots under glue - Myrtle
Replies: 6
Views: 8044

Re: Spots under glue - Myrtle

jeffhigh wrote:Contamination with iron particles?
Possibly this ^ . Strato had the same theory.
by Steve.Toscano
Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Rosewood, Spruce, bloodwood classical
Replies: 5
Views: 7963

Rosewood, Spruce, bloodwood classical

Recently completed this classical. Indian rosewood back/sides & bridge, engelmann spruce top and top bracing, Brazilian bloodwood fretboard and bindings, QLD Maple neck, King billy back bracing, Rubner tuners. Traditional fan braced. Sounds great, recording to come. IMG_5701.JPG IMG_5702.JPG IMG_571...
by Steve.Toscano
Mon Sep 19, 2016 11:41 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Spots under glue - Myrtle
Replies: 6
Views: 8044

Spots under glue - Myrtle

Joined a back Tonight and upon removing from the jig I noticed these spots under the glue. Looks like mold, has a slight green tinge to it which the camera doesn't show very well. Was only in the jig for ~2hours, seems super quick for mold to form. Environment at the time was dry, around 40% humidit...
by Steve.Toscano
Wed Sep 07, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Router cutter for binding channel
Replies: 5
Views: 6086

Re: Router cutter for binding channel

As others have said - sharpen. Otherwise i find going around the channels 2 or 3 times with the router helps rid the fuzzy bits.
by Steve.Toscano
Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Titebond Original glue
Replies: 20
Views: 22084

Re: Titebond Original glue

Sorry (but not sorry) for digging up an old thread..... With this information how does one find "in date" Titebond Original? Over the last week I have visited 2x Masters stores, and Sydney Carbatec. The freshest Titebond Original I could find on the shelf had a manufacture date of March 2015 which w...
by Steve.Toscano
Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Candy Blue with Black Burst
Replies: 6
Views: 8580

Re: Candy Blue with Black Burst

Whats the 3 switches configuration?
by Steve.Toscano
Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Candy Blue with Black Burst
Replies: 6
Views: 8580

Re: Candy Blue with Black Burst

Beautiful Allan!! Except I think you mucked up and put an extra string on her. :shock: